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Katie Taylor Retires as Undisputed Champion in 80,000-Crowd Croke Park Farewell
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Katie Taylor Retires as Undisputed Champion in 80,000-Crowd Croke Park Farewell

Katie Taylor retired from professional boxing as a three-time undisputed world champion after defeating Flora Pili by unanimous decision in Dublin. The 40-year-old Irish icon capped a career that began with disguised amateur bouts and Olympic gold with a dominant performance at Croke Park, where 80,000 fans witnessed her final victory. Taylor secured the vacant WBC belt to join her existing WBA, IBF, and WBO titles, finishing with a 26-1 record. The event marked the first top-level boxing match at Croke Park since 1972, with Taylor placing her gloves in the ring to symbolize her retirement.

via BoxingScene|
#boxing#croke-park#flora-pili
Katie Taylor Retires as Undisputed Champion in Sold-Out Croke Park Finale
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Katie Taylor Retires as Undisputed Champion in Sold-Out Croke Park Finale

Katie Taylor retired from professional boxing as a three-time undisputed world champion after defeating Flora Pili by unanimous decision at Croke Park in Dublin. The 40-year-old Irish icon added the vacant WBC belt to her existing titles before a record-breaking crowd of 80,000, capping a career that helped establish women’s boxing in Ireland and the Olympics.

via BBC|
#boxing#croke-park#ireland
Taylor and Pili Weigh In for Croke Park Farewell
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Taylor and Pili Weigh In for Croke Park Farewell

Katie Taylor and Flora Pili successfully weighed in at Trinity College Dublin ahead of Saturday’s final fight at Croke Park. Taylor, 40, will retire after defending her undisputed super-lightweight titles against the undefeated French challenger. The event drew massive crowds, with Taylor expressing emotional gratitude for the support as she prepares for her career-ending bout.

via BBC|
#boxing#croke-park#flora-pili
Katie Taylor to Retire After Croke Park Farewell Against Flora Pili
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Katie Taylor to Retire After Croke Park Farewell Against Flora Pili

Katie Taylor will retire from professional boxing after her final bout against Flora Pili at Croke Park in Dublin. The 40-year-old Irish champion, who holds undisputed titles in multiple weight classes, faces an undefeated French challenger in a 10-round super-lightweight fight. The event, attended by 80,000 fans, marks the end of a career that helped integrate women’s boxing into the Olympics and redefine the sport’s global profile. Taylor’s emotional farewell includes a national celebration with Westlife, while Pili seeks a historic upset. The fight concludes a journey that began with Taylor disguising herself as a boy to train, culminating in her status as Ireland’s most decorated female athlete.

via Defector|
#boxing#croke-park#ireland
Katie Taylor's Croke Park Farewell: A National Celebration of Women's Boxing
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Katie Taylor's Croke Park Farewell: A National Celebration of Women's Boxing

Katie Taylor is set to retire from professional boxing after a final bout against undefeated French fighter Flora Pili at Croke Park. The event, expected to draw over 80,000 spectators, marks a historic moment for women's sports in Ireland, featuring a performance by Westlife and extensive media coverage. The fight is framed as a culmination of decades of progress for female boxers, from the early struggles of pioneers like Deirdre Gogarty to Taylor's status as a three-time undisputed world champion.

via BBC|
#croke-park#flora-pili#ireland
Taylor Faces Pili in Croke Park Career Finale
boxing1 month ago

Taylor Faces Pili in Croke Park Career Finale

Katie Taylor prepares for her final professional bout against undefeated French challenger Flora Pili at Croke Park on September 5, 2026. The 40-year-old Irish star, seeking to reclaim the undisputed light-welterweight title, faces a stern test rather than a ceremonial farewell. While Taylor emphasizes her focus on winning, promoter Eddie Hearn predicts a grueling war. The event draws 80,000 fans, marking a historic moment for women’s boxing in Ireland, though some elite amateur athletes are prioritizing training camps over attendance.

via BBC|
#boxing#croke-park#flora-pili
Katie Taylor Clinches Trilogy Win Over Amanda Serrano to Retain Titles
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Katie Taylor Clinches Trilogy Win Over Amanda Serrano to Retain Titles

Katie Taylor narrowly defeated Amanda Serrano in their trilogy fight to retain her undisputed junior welterweight titles, with a slow-paced, closely contested bout that lacked the dramatic exchanges of their previous encounters. Taylor's strategic boxing and Serrano's adjusted approach led to a fight with even punch stats, and Taylor expressed no interest in a fourth bout. The event also featured other notable fights, including Alycia Baumgardner's title defense and Shadasia Green's upset victory over Savannah Marshall.

via CBS Sports|
#amanda-serrano#boxing#decision
Katie Taylor Retains Title in Trilogy Win Over Amanda Serrano at Madison Square Garden
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Katie Taylor Retains Title in Trilogy Win Over Amanda Serrano at Madison Square Garden

Katie Taylor retained her undisputed super lightweight title with a majority decision over Amanda Serrano in their third and final fight at Madison Square Garden, concluding their historic rivalry with a more cautious and strategic bout. The event highlighted women's boxing, drawing a sold-out crowd and significant streaming viewership, and also featured Alycia Baumgardner's victory to retain her super featherweight title.

via ESPN|
#amanda-serrano#fight-result#katie-taylor
Katie Taylor retains title in third victory over Amanda Serrano in latest bout
sports1 year ago

Katie Taylor retains title in third victory over Amanda Serrano in latest bout

Katie Taylor defeated Amanda Serrano by majority decision in their third fight, completing a trilogy and retaining her undisputed super-lightweight title. The match, streamed on Netflix, marked a historic all-women's boxing event, showcasing the growing popularity and recognition of women's boxing. Taylor's calm and heavy-handed approach earned her the victory over the aggressive Serrano, who pushed forward throughout the fight.

via On3.com|
#amanda-serrano#boxing#katie-taylor